J Scott Rhodes

Spencer Fane, LLP

Spencer Fane LLP. Scott regularly advises attorneys and law firms in matters relating to State Bar complaints, fee disputes, disciplinary matters, bar admission, and other licensing, ethics, and professional responsibility issues. Scott's extensive background in legal ethics has resulted in accolades and recognition by several professional organizations, including being named "2022 Lawyer of the Year" for Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law by The Best Lawyers in America©. In 2011, the Arizona Supreme Court appointed Mr. Rhodes to serve on its Attorney Regulation Advisory Committee, which makes recommendations regarding attorney examination, admissions, reinstatement, disability and the lawyer discipline process. He is the co-recipient of the State Bar of Arizona's 2010 Member of the Year Award, has served as Chair of the Ethics Committee of the State Bar of Arizona from 2009-2011, and was a member of the Arizona Supreme Court Attorney Discipline Task Force from 2009-2010.